The original registers for Ballycor civil parish were with the Ballyeaston parish which were destroyed in 1922 action in Belfast. There is a possibility for transcripts (beginning baptism date 1866; marriage date 1845; and burial date 1888) being available. Contact the Representative Church Body Library in Dublin for exact information.

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The following information is a starting point for records about the civil parish of Antrim. The information is based on locations and records before 1922.

Historical Overview

History

Ballycor is a parish in the union of Larne, barony of Upper Antrim. Its located 1 mile from Ballyclare. It is a rectory in the diocese of Connor.

Localities

To find townlands in this parish see website: www.seanruad.com . Surrounding parishes are Ballynure, Glenwhirry, Grange of Doagh, Kiwaughter, and Rashee.

Maps and gazetteers

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Records

Cemeteries

There are two graveyards in the parish. One graveyard is in Ballycor and one in the village of Ballyeaston. This last cemetery is cared for by the Church of Ireland.

Census

The purpose of a census was to gather information about people who lived in an area. While the government began census taking in 1821, only fragments exist before 1901. Censuses for 1901 and 1911 are available. Read more about the records in the Ireland Census article.

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Church records

Catholic

The Catholic parish of Ballyclare includes the civil parish of Ballycor and is in the diocese of Connor.

Earliest records of baptism: July 1869; of marriage: February 1870. The original registers are in the custody of the local parish and there is a microfilm copy of the register at The National Library of Ireland. These records have been indexed by the Ulster Historical Foundation.

Church of Ireland

The original registers for Ballycor civil parish were with the Ballyeaston parish which were destroyed in 1922 action in Belfast. There is a possibility for transcripts (beginning baptism date 1866; marriage date 1845; and burial date 1888) being available. Contact the Representative Church Body Library in Dublin for exact information.

Society of Friends

Others

Civil Registration

Government registration of births and deaths began in 1864. Registration of Protestant marriages began in 1845, with all marriages being registered by 1864. Go to the Ireland Civil Registration article to read more about these records.

Land records

The Registry of Deeds started in 1708. Land transactions were recorded, including immovable property passed on in a will and property given to a daughter at her marriage. Read more about these records in the Ireland Land and Property article.

Probate records

Probate dealt with the property of a deceased person. Read more about these records in the Ireland Probate Records article.

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School records

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Tax records

The valuation of property for tax purposes was started in the 1840s by Richard Griffith. A tax paid to the church, call Tithe Applotments, began in the 1820s. Read about these records in the Ireland Taxation and Ireland Land and Property articles. Add records for this parish that you know about.